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A Night at The Races
A Night at The Races with the Cicero Voters Alliance honoring Cicero Town President Larry Dominick on Thursday, Sept. 22nd at Hawthorne Race Course. The event will run from 7p.m,… Read more
Chicago Public Library Presents Working in America
Inspired by Studs Terkel’s 1974 book Working: People Talk About What They Do All Day and How They Feel About What They Do, the exhibit features powerful photos and raw,… Read more
Cook County Honors World-Renowned Trauma Center, Nation’s First, on its 50th Anniversary
Pioneers, angels, lifelong friends — just a few of the words used by grateful patients and Cook County leaders to describe the 50-year legacy of the Cook County Trauma Unit…. Read more
City Health Department to Spray Insecticide Wednesday to Reduce Threat of Mosquitoes
The Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) is continuing its efforts against West Nile virus. Based on results from its citywide mosquito surveillance program, CDPH has determined the need to… Read more
Task Force Places Spotlight on Heroin Crisis
Last week, in honor of International Overdose Awareness Day, the West Side Heroin Task Force (WSHTF), spearheaded by Representative La Shawn K. Ford, (8th), Loretto Hospital, and the Illinois Consortium… Read more
Chicago Zoological Society to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
Enjoy a day of fun at Brookfield Zoo while celebrating Hispanic culture on Saturday, September 24, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The zoo’s East Mall will be filled with… Read more
Illinois Department on Aging recognizes Healthy Aging Month
The fast-growing older adult population in Illinois and throughout the nation shines an even brighter light on the importance of healthy living and healthy aging. The Illinois Department on Aging… Read more
Duckworth’s Bipartisan Bill Would Ensure Veterans Receive Same Preventive Health Benefits as All Insured Americans
By: Ashmar Mandou Congresswoman and combat Veteran Tammy Duckworth (IL-08) proposed legislation to stop forcing Veterans to pay out-of-pocket for essential preventive care by bringing the preventive benefits provided to… Read more
First-Ever CPS Academic Progress Report Shows Student Gains Across the Board
In its first-ever progress report, Chicago Public Schools provided a comprehensive picture of students’ dramatic improvements since 2011 on key metrics including participation in the arts, math and reading growth,… Read more
The Second Spanish Attempt to Conquer Mexico
by Daniel Nardini It is not very well known that the Spanish Empire tried in fact to retake Mexico after Mexico succeeded in gaining independence in 1821. Even though Mexico… Read more »